Associations

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it, including: manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. ACA serves as an advocate and ally for members on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues, and provides forums for the advancement and promotion of the industry through educational and professional development services.

ACA Website

ACMA is the unified voice and protector of the composites industry, providing a seat at the table for distributors, suppliers and manufacturers of all sizes to gain knowledge, influence and competitive advantage.

ACMA Website

The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), founded in 1970, is a global nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers.

AIMCAL Website

Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by us, they improve the lives of millions every day. Combined with our innovative business services, they enhance performance and help everyone have confidence in the things they buy and use.

ASTM Website

BPI is a science-driven organization that supports a shift to the circular economy by promoting the production, use, and appropriate end of lives for materials and products that are designed to fully biodegrade in specific biologically active environments.

BPI Website

The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) initiative is a collaboration of over 180 European companies, associations and organisations representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging. Together, we work to make all flexible packaging in Europe circular.

CEFLEX Website

The European association representing the paper industry (Cepi) is a non-profit-making organisation. It has four standing committees, which take long-term strategic perspectives on the issues affecting the industry. These are the Environment and Safety, Climate Change and Energy, Forest and Recycling committees under which a number of ad-hoc issue groups operate. The Association Directors’ Group (ADG) is the senior advisory group to the Director General of Cepi and is composed of Director Generals of National Associations.

CEPI Website

Dscoop is the idea-sharing, continually-advancing community of 16,000 HP Industrial Print and Large Format customers and partners. It is the ultimate collaborative environment offering tools, training, and networking focused on business growth and problem-solving.

Dscoop Website

The Flexible Packaging Association is the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry. FPA is comprised of manufacturers of flexible packaging and material/equipment suppliers to the flexible packaging industry.

FPA Website

Founded in 1933, the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) is the leading authority for the North American foodservice packaging industry. FPI encourages the responsible use of all foodservice packaging through promotion of its benefits and members’ products. Serving as the voice of the industry to educate and influence stakeholders, FPI provides a legal forum to address the challenges and opportunities facing the foodservice packaging industry. FPI’s core members are foodservice packaging manufacturers and their raw material and machinery suppliers. FPI’s membership includes approximately 90 percent of the entire industry in North America. FPI has been dedicated to promoting the value and benefits of foodservice packaging for over 90 years.

FPI Website

This alliance is clearly in step with our thinking and with our objectives for a circular low-carbon future. A future where sustainability goes hand in hand with innovation and creates exciting business opportunities.

4evergreen Alliance Website

Convene. Connect. Catalyze. These imperatives capture the core purpose of The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (ICAMI). We connect people and organizations across the composites ecosystem.

IACMI Website

The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) is the only global not-for-profit trade association representing the interests of manufacturers of molded fiber products, industry suppliers and service providers. As the principal worldwide source of molded fiber information since 1997, we foster, educate, develop and lead the industry in pursuit of technological, manufacturing and sustainability intelligence. Leading the industry, we are dedicated to promoting the global use of renewable, recycled and natural fiber for products and packaging. Together, we advocate for environmental stability.

IMFA Website

Indian Pulp & Paper Technical Association, popularly known as IPPTA was formed in the year 1964 by a few enthusiastic professionals under the lead of Mr.V.K.Poddar. It is an association of professionals engaged in pulp, paper, board, newsprint and allied industries in India and abroad. The objective of IPPTA is to primarily promote the spirit of fraternity amongst the members and thereby improve professional efficiency. Secondarily, to create awareness about the constant changing technology around the world and its application both in attaining better productivity and quality. Ultimately to provide a common platform to its members to share their achievements and ideas besides finding solutions to hindrances faced in regular vocational activities.

IPPTA Website

Innovation Research Interchange (formerly the Industrial Research Institute) is an inclusive membership organization with nearly one hundred global members in private-sector companies and federally funded laboratories. Founded in 1938, we lead and advance the field of innovation management by creating contemporary practices. Some of the world’s most widely adopted models – such as “open innovation,” “front end of innovation,” and “stage-gate” – were born from the work of our members. We value strength in cooperation and partner with other organizations at the forefront of developments in innovation management, creating a hub for all to convene and contribute in an experimental, noncompetitive, and noncommercial environment. The IRI is a division of the National Association of Manufacturers.

IRI Website

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition is a membership-based organization that believes in the power of industry to advance sustainable packaging, through education, collaboration and action. Our membership encompasses the entire packaging value chain.

SPC Website

In 1915, thirty enterprising papermakers gathered together determined to form a new technical arm of the American Paper & Pulp Association (APPA). Their idea was to gather and disseminate information concerning matters which have to do with production. This forward thinking group wanted to create a forum where information could be channeled and ideas could be exchanged. In less than a year, TAPPI was born and more than 100 years later, their formula for success continues to work.

TAPPI Website